The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-12-15
Daily Observations

WEDNEsDAY.-Mr. d. w. Evans cam,
through from Centerville, to attend tn,
funeral of his niece's child. He is al
Uuncle of w. G. Evans. By mistake tn,
word got out that the funeral was to b,
held sto-day. We had a pleasant cal
yesterday from Rev. J. T. Stewart, Of
Franklin Valley. This minister is deep
ly interested III the work ON this charge
and is quite popular Simeon and
Wellington G. Evans called to-day.
Miss Flora Bartlett, of Main street, is
SICK. Miss Stella Hank, daughter OF
Caleb Hank, is on the sick list to-day.
E. G. Powell will open an Office in Wells
ton. Elmer is a good lawyer. and the
Wellstonians will like him. The Al.
Fields troupe certainly have the best
band that has visited this town in many
day. The piece embracing the
Euphonion. solo "way down on the
Suwanee River" was wonderfully pretty
THE Public Schools are SO full there
is no room for any more. Our police,
and officials generally, should bear in
mind that man who is reeling about
the streets drunk, is violating the law,
and ought to be arrested on sight. The
sight of dozen drunk men tumbling
about the streets constantly, ought to be
stopped. blotted out. People are getting
heartily sick and ashamed of gang of
sots watching about the street-corners
like so many wolves, trying to secure
money enough to get an occasional drink.
Every drunk man who appears upon the
streets, violates the law. Stop it, no
matter who they are. A man cannot
plead the disgrace it would cause his
family, as an exemption from arrest. He
disgraces his friends most by tumbling
about the streets. A little locking up
might have a wholesome effect At least
it would get the sots out of sight.
THURSDAY.-A dark, gloomy day. .....
We met Mr.. Andrew Warren, of Madison
Township this morning. Mr.. Warren
has recently sold his farm to Mr.. john
son, of Fayette County. Mr.. Andrew
Faulkner, of the same neighborhood has
also sold out. Mr.. Warren informs us
that nearly all the land in that section of
the country has been optioned. 1t has
been secured cheaply, and will be
excessively valuable in the ne ar future.
Options have been secured at as low a
figure as six dollars per acre, with
twenty-five dollars for ground taken up
by entries or buildings The land sold
by Mr.. Warren contains three veins of
coal. vein of ore, and one of limestone.
There is a vast amount of valuable
mineral in that part of the county, and ii
is safe to predict that before many years
Oak Hill will be an important and thriv-
ing little city. 1t is but a short span
from Oak Hill to the Dayton and Ironton
Railroad. 1t seems that prospectors and
coal men have heretofore neglected the
portion of the County which promises
the shipments of the future. But things
are stirring down that way now Mrs.
Ella Vanduzen died last night, at her
home in Jameston, after long suffering
REV. ]. E. Rudisill conducted the
funeral service of Miss Mamie A. Martin, |
at the family residence. A large crowd
was in attendance, and long line OF
carriages followed the remains to the |
cemetery. 1t seems sad that Mr.. c. M |
Martin should be called on, at his age, to |
mourn the death of members of his |
family. Yet they seem to be going |
making sad what should be the peaceful |
season of old age. Miss Nancy was Mr. |
Martins second child, and was past |
forty-eight years of age...... Mrs. M. A |
Duhadway, who arrived here short |
time ago, is in badly crippled condition, |
owing to an injury to a knee. ..... Win
sa vo11 tod in fnu ff.
day. We notice on the streets 'Squires |
Williamson and Armpstead Scurlock, |
Stephen Markham, Commissioner Ed
wards, and others. The hay-press folks |
are busy at work, and are selling some |
lots Berry" Steele has rented from |
the Odd Fellows the business room next |
to the First National Bank, and will here
after occupy both the rooms next below
the Bank. Berry" is a good citizen-a |
"hustler" as they say. Lew Watson is
engaged to-day in the useful pastime of |
shingling a stable on his fathers fine |
property in jamestown. Uncle Joe. has |
the finest piece of ground to be found |
anywhere about Jackson. =. Word re-
ceived that Bloom Furnace burned down,
night before last. Largely owned by j.
D. Clare. :. Our old friend John Shoe
maker, of Jefferson Township, called to-
day. The old gentleman is now well up |
in eighty, yet gets about quite well. Mr..
Shoemaker tells of young lady, daughter |
of Daniel Harris, who is very low with |
lung trouble, at his house-or at least In |
his neighborhood. :. We desire to return |
thanks to a number of young men who |
treated US to vocal serenade at the |
quiet hour of two o'clock this morning |
We are little afraid, however, that the |
couple of pretty girls who live next door.
Boys come in daytime, on your next |
serenade. then if we don't like the |
music (D we can leave.
FRIDAY.-Our old friend G. w. Keaton,
called. >. "A misty rain falling during a |
part of the day.. The Court to-day |
sustained Mr.. G. w. Browns petition re-
garding the excessive levy of the Town
ship Trustees. Our Trustees are accused |
by many citizens of levying more than
they should, and there is disposition to
kick. The principal dissatisfaction with
many is owing to the manner of conduct
ing the road affairs, people in some
localities objecting to paying taxes to be
used in other localities, while their own
roads are miserable. But we trust this
will be better understanding hereafter
=. Mrs. Samuel Wartenbe has been very
ill for some time. DIR. White is recover
ing from his hurt by being thrown from
his horse. :. "A heavy rain set in tonight
...The Spare Minute Circle had very
pleasant session at M. E. Church. "A
man was introducing new kind of gun
here to-day. 1t works with rubber slings.
He shot sparrow from the top of